What can I bring with me to Ecuador May 2017

Current as of this date https://www.aduana.gob.ec/contents/nov/press_room_view.jsp?idx=438&pg=1&search=&searchText= The complete list is here http://www.aduana.gob.ec/pro/for_travelers.action TV up to 32″ and drones (New rules) highlights of the changes are below The National Customs Service of Ecuador, Senae, presents a new Resolution on the General Procedure for the Departure of Baggage of Passengers and Crew that enter or leave the International Airports of Ecuador. Personal… Read More

Immigration Law Update Feb 2017

New Immigration Law TOURISM Article 56 – Tourist. Tourists are all people who come to Ecuador with the intention of carrying out tourist activities and are prohibited from carrying out work activities. Every person, from any country, with some exceptions, (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Senegal and Cuba, who require a previous registration), can enter Ecuador… Read More

Visa Office in Ibarra

thanks to Cynthia for this information Ecuadorian Visas can be easily submitted to the Ministerio del Exterior in Ibarra rather than going to Quito. We went to the Quito office with our designated appointment time and they suggested we go to Ibarra instead because it would be easier and faster. We did and it was efficient. The Office of the… Read More

Canadian Passport – Ready

Forms & Info | Photos Canadian Passport renewal – talk about service, just got a message from the Embassy in Quito that my passport is ready woohoo they will send it DHL or Servientrega. Initially sent to the embassy on 3.30 but I forgot to sign something so they called and I sent the additional doc on 4.17 and todays… Read More

Canadian Passport Renewal – Photos

Forms & Info | Ready So today – I opted to get my Canadian passport photos done so I can get my passport renewal off to Quito. We were told there was a Photographer in the main square, so off we went (today is Saturday). We wait patiently across the street for about 25 minutes until almost 10:30 – nothing… Read More

Canadian Passport Renewal

Photos | Ready Yes it is about time to renew my Canadian Passport – so I sent a message off to the embassy – it can be done here! Dear Patrice,   Thank you for your email. Please note you will need 20 working days to have a new regular passport issued. To apply for a new Canadian Passport in… Read More

Notary Services (Cuenca)

Special thanks to Gregory Medeiros from Ecuador Expats A couple of years ago I was in Ecuador and needed to have documents notarized for use in the USA which included a Power of Attorney to sell my vehicle and sign my tax returns and also a Quit Claim Deed to remove my name from the deed of a piece of… Read More

Visa & Cedula Requirements for Ecuador

Special thanks to Dana Cameron (Ecuador Expats on FB for this information) as of this date April 28, 2013 this information is current I’m a visa facilitator. This is what you need to apply for a pension visa: 1. Letter in Spanish requesting the visa. 2. Completed application form. 3. 2 passport style photos. 4. Letter stating your monthly benefit,… Read More